Kyrenia
Lambousa, City site and Roman period fish tanks
Posted under Kyrenia by Lavinia Neville Smith
Continuing westwards from Kyrenia, pass the turning to the left signposted Alsancak, soon on the right there is a sign for the Mare Monte Hotel. At present this hotel is closed and undergoing restoration, however the drive to the hotel is the best route to take in order to access the Lambousa fish...
Karaman Village
Posted under Kyrenia by Lavinia Neville Smith
Karaman Village | North Cyprus
About 3 miles (4km) west of Kyrenia, and set high it the upper reaches of the mountain slopes looking down over Karaoglanoglu, is the picture-postcard-pretty village of Karaman.
To drive to the village, take the road west from Kyrenia and then the signposted road...
Sourp Magar Monastery
Posted under Kyrenia by Lavinia Neville Smith
Access to this ruined monastery is from the same mountain road that leads from The Five Finger Mountain to Alevkaya. After driving for about 4 miles (6.5km) slow down and keep looking down into the valley below. The monastery buildings will be seen nestling among the pine trees. Continue along...
Alevkaya Herbarium
Posted under Kyrenia by Lavinia Neville Smith
The most picturesque route for driving to the Alevkaya area is the road that turns to the left from Kyrenia to Famagusta mountain road at the Five Finger mountain pass. Alternatively it can be accessed from the north coast road by driving through the village of Karaagac and following the...
Antiphonitis Monastery
Posted under Kyrenia by Lavinia Neville Smith
Hidden away in a wooded valley approximately 4 miles (6.5km) from the village of Esentepe is the 12th C church of Antiphonitis, (Christ of the Echo).
It is not difficult to find, just follow the signs from Esentepe village centre, and the drive through the mountains is quite spectacular as...
The Mountain Castles
Posted under Kyrenia by Lavinia Neville Smith
North Cyprus is blessed with three castles built high upon the ridge of the Kyrenia mountains, each has something different to offer, and two of them involve steep climbs.
St. Hilarion, high above Kyrenia, and Buffavento, some six miles east as the crow flies, are the ones that present the...
